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Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture. – in the House of Commons on 18th April 1923.

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Photo of Mr Charles White Mr Charles White , Derbyshire Western

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asked the Prime Minister, in view of the grave position of agriculture and the dispute in Norfolk, when he will be able to give a day to debate the position?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made on the Business of the House yesterday.

Photo of Mr Charles White Mr Charles White , Derbyshire Western

As this is only the Agriculture Estimates, shall we be able to discuss the findings of the Interim Report of the Tribunal, and also questions of policy?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

That is a matter, of course, for the decision of the Chairman of Ways and Means.

Photo of Mr Charles White Mr Charles White , Derbyshire Western

Is it not fair that we should ask for a full opportunity, as we were denied a day last week, through circumstances known to the House?